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On my 8863 in 2014 form i accidentally on the question "did

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on my 8863 in 2014 form i accidentally on the question "did the student complete the first 4 years of post-secondary education before 2014" I put "yes" instead of "no," i received the life learning credit when maybe I should have gotten the American Hope Credit.... Do I have to amend my 2014 8863 form?

If you qualify for the American Opportunity Credit (which is used instead of Hope credit) - and if you want to claim it - then yes - you would need to amend your 2014 taxreturn using form 1040X - and attach corrected form 8863.

Most likely - you will be getting additional refund.Let me know if you need any help with reporting.

Generally, to claim a refund, you must file Form 1040X within 3 years after the date you filed your original return or within 2 years after the date you paid the tax, whichever is later.

File a separate Form 1040X for each tax year you are amending. Mail each form in a separate envelope. Be sure to enter the year of the return you are amending at the top of Form 1040X. The form has three columns:

Column A shows original figures (the original return) or adjusted figures (prior amendments or exam changes).

Column C shows the corrected figures (what they should be).

Column B is the difference between Columns A and C. There is an area on the back of the form to explain the specific changes you are making and the reason for each change.

As you are in Minnesota - use following address - Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Fresno, CA###-##-####

Let me know if you need any help with reporting.

Otherwise,

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